Determine Which of the Following Would Be Considered Examples of Sensory-Substitution

question 24

Essay

Determine which of the following would be considered examples of sensory-substitution devices: (1) a thermometer, (2) a toaster, (3) an oscilloscope, (4) the beep of a car going backward, (5) an escalator, (6) a musical score. Which senses are being substituted by sensory-substitution devices?

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Definitions:

Asthma

An allergic reaction to a substance resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often associated with difficulty breathing and often heard with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases.

Senses

The physiological capacities of organisms that provide the ability to see, hear, taste, smell, and touch.

Heartburn

A condition marked by a burning sensation in the chest, usually caused by acid reflux into the esophagus.